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Trump’s Seismic, Irrevocable Middle East AI Shift
The commercial deals Trump struck on artificial intelligence cooperation will likely shift the global balance of power for one of this century's most critical technologies.
Podcasts
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
Implications of Israel’s Attack on Iran
On June 12th, Israel carried out overnight airstrikes targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, military leaders, and nuclear scientists. While the full scope and implications of the attack...
Events
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July 7, 2025
• 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
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Book Talk | Powerless: The People’s Struggle for Energy
Join Powerless author and CGEP Co-Director of the Energy Opportunity Lab Diana Hernández and CGEP Founding Director Jason Bordoff for a special conversation co-hosted by CGEP and Resources for the Future (RFF) on the book's major findings.
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• Resources For the Future Convention Center
1400 16th St. NW, 1st Floor Conference Space
Washington, DC 20036
1400 16th St. NW, 1st Floor Conference Space
Washington, DC 20036
News
Russia Sanctions Haven’t Failed. They Just Need Time.
Russia’s moderate GDP decline masks damage to its civilian economy, as cash from last year’s record oil and gas exports was funneled into the military. And the European Union has stopped buying Russian crude oil and refined products.
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Gazprom Abandons Turkey Gas Hub Idea
Russia’s Gazprom is reportedly no longer interested in the idea of establishing a gas hub in Turkey.
Energy Department 2026 budget proposal signals shift away from green transition
The White House’s proposed 2026 federal budget lays out laying out the administration’s new energy priorities.
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Publications
The United States Needs a Nuclear Operation Warp Speed
A nuclear energy resurgence is vital to meet rising electricity demand.
Columbia India Energy Dialogue: Event Summary
Summaries
by Shayak Sengupta • June 09, 2025
President Donald Trump’s Executive Orders on Nuclear Energy Aren’t Ushering in a Renaissance
President Trump’s nuclear energy executive orders need more support, funding, and safety protections to achieve their intended impact.
